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I also like the idea of calling up Collins to take Yonder's at bats because it gives the Sox a little more flexibility to DH McCann and Castillo. Castillo should be in the lineup against all LHP, preferably at DH. McCann can catch the majority of the time against RHP, with Collins DHing (or at 1B), and Collins can fill it at catcher occasionally.

Moncada 3B, Delmonico LF, Abreu 1B, Alonso DH, Castillo C, Tilson CF, Anderson SS, Sanchez 2B, Cordell RF Leury must be banged up, or something.

Bumgarner is going to want to stay in the NL. Not to say he won't go to an AL if they pay the most, but his preference will be to stay in the NL.

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Yah. Obviously was a rough start for Palka. But he's been playing well in AAA last 10 days or so. He'll definitely be back and he actually has a somewhat small chance to be a part of the future. Alonso has none. It'd moreso be Palka for Alonso.

SSS, but he hasn't been good against lefties this season either. 6.2 IP, 9 hits, 5 BB. 5.40 ERA, 2.10 WHIP and .310 average against. Last season he held lefties to a .159 average with a 41/12 K:BB ratio, so hopefully some of it is just SSS and rough start this season.

Robert isn't coming up anytime soon. How about we DFA Alonso, option Nicky and Cordell and call up Collins and Palka, and re-instate Eloy. vs. RHP: Leury CF, Moncada 3B, Abreu 1B, McCann C, Eloy LF, Collins DH, Anderson SS, Palka RF, Yolmer 2B vs. LHP: Leury CF, Moncada 3B, Abreu 1B, McCann C, Eloy LF, Castillo DH, Anderson SS, Rondon RF, Yolmer 2B Collins can occasionally catch in place of McCann and play 1B instead of Abreu against RHP. Collins on the roster gives Ricky more flexibility to DH McCann and Castillo regularly when not catching. RF defense sucks I guess. Could keep Cordell up and send Tilson back to AAA and play Cordell in RF versus LHP. Helps the defense. Tilson would be true 4th OF based on the above, so wouldn't get much PT with Palka back on the roster.

Medeiros has been pretty awful with the Sox. Have to imagine his 40 man spot will be in serious jeopardy in the coming months, and that could quickly signal the end of his time with the Sox org.

I am 2/2 in game threads this season. I must be good luck. No lineups yet. Lopez versus Bieber. Let's win this one.

Rutherford will have to be added to the 40 man this December as well.

I would give the Sox a ton of credit if they DFA'd Alonso and brought back Palka. I don't see them cutting ties with Alonso this quickly, but I would applaud them. I was not one of the people who blasted the Alonso trade as I felt he fit a roll at only slightly over his market value. But he's been terrible, and I want nothing to do with him on this team next season. His $9M is a sunk cost. I expect him to improve, but at this point, just move on. Him and Abreu create such a lack of flexibility.

Interesting idea. I would guess Washington's price would not be cheap. Rutherford and Fulmer, I would do the deal for sure. I'd probably do Gonzalez and Fulmer too. Other combos I would likely pass. Also - my guess is the Sox aren't super interested in Eaton based on the Drakegate, etc.

This is so encouraging form Gio.

Well ain’t that a beauty.

The steal 40 part of that is just so amazing.

McCanns deal was a straight one year deal correct? No options? Cant believe I’m asking that. I hated the signing. But he has been such a lovely surprise.

My preferred current lineup would be: vs. RHP: Leury CF, Moncada 3B, Abreu 1B, McCann C, Delmonico LF, Anderson SS, Alonso DH, Tilson RF, Sanchez 2B vs. LHP Leury CF, Moncada 3B, Abreu 1B, McCann C, Anderson SS, Castillo DH, Rondon LF, Cordell RF, Sanchez 2B One Eloy returns: vs. RHP: Leury CF, Moncada 3B, Abreu 1B, McCann C, Eloy LF, Alonso DH, Anderson SS Tilson RF, Sanchez 2B vs. LHP Leury CF, Moncada 3B, Abreu 1B, McCann C, Eloy LF, Anderson SS, Castillo DH, Rondon 2B, Cordell RF

At this point there is absolutely zero reason for Alonso to be batting anywhere above the bottom 1/3 of the lineup.

I see no issues with Leury in the leadoff spot. He's the best option on the team.

Its pretty funny that the one guy he hasn't jacked around the lineup much at all (besides Abreu) is Alonso. The guy who has easily been our worst player so far.

He's really nothing like Adam Engel. Like at all.

And they will move on. For now, he's not hurting anything sitting on the 60 day IL.

Moncada 3B, Delmonico LF, Abreu 1B, Alonso DH, McCann C, Tilson CF, Anderson SS, Sanchez, Cordell RF Giolito on the hill versus Jefrey Rodriguez. Appears Ricky has done what Ricky does best. Pick names out of hat with no apparent logic. Let's win this one.

A nice article from fegan on the Athletic yesterday about Tilson. His leg injuries really affected his ability to use his lower half the past couple years and he said he's just this season finally getting the feel back. He looked good yesterday. Happy to give him a look, though I am not expecting a bunch. And that is ok. Give em' hell, Charlie.

I think it'll be two of Tim, Yoan and Jose. Hopefully Tim and Yoan as I don't really have a problem with Jose getting left out. I worry about about Timmy falling off a cliff and his numbers being back in the .275/.300/.430 range come late June. Maybe that's still good enough to make the ASG, but it'd be close. If Timmy and Yoan are both there, that is a very good sign that they've continued to play well.